Suggested Books

Ian Condry looks into the issues that influence much of hip-hop in Japan, from defining an authentic Japanese hip-hop culture, issues of gender, and tackling everyday problems from education, the sex industry, bullying and US foreign policy.

Harrison explores Filipino-American youth in California who are challenging the cultural hegememony of America by using hip-hop to challenge the racial stereotypes. The author also addresses the current implementation of a Filipino Studies program in academic institutions in part due to youth culture.

Sharma analyzes South Asian American hip-hop artists who market themselves differently based on ethnicity and corporate statutes, and also hip-hop artists who prefer to pursue a less structured route by building an underground fan base. She also analyzes their process and experiences of entering a genre that is shaped by the black American experience, thus making it more challenging for other ethno-racially diverse communities to become acclimated and accepted into this genre of music.